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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 567.52 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 567.52 and 245.44 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 567.52 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/567.52 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 567.52 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 139,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,292.11/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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